Honor Play 8T vs Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G
The Honor Play 8T (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6080, while the Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G leads — 46/100 vs 44/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 8T has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 8T doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 8T
Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G
What makes Honor Play 8T better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 35W vs 33W
- Lighter: 199g vs 200g
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 46/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 8T vs the Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G, the Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G scores 2 points higher (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100. In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 8T is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8T and the Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 8T | Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | |
| AnTuTu | 573460 | 573460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 750 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2020 | 2020 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 168.5×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 8T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 8T
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 8T
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 8T and Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 8T is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8T and the Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 8T or the Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G?
The Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G edges out the Honor Play 8T by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 8T and the Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G?
The Honor Play 8T has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 8T or the Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G?
The Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 8T over the Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G (66/100 vs 53/100).